The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the date sheet for the Class 10 and 12 Supplementary Exams 2025. These exams provide a second chance for students who did not clear one or more subjects in the main board exams.
CBSE Supplementary Exam 2025 Dates
Class 10 Exams: July 15 to July 22, 2025
Class 12 Exam: July 15, 2025 (single-day exam for all subjects)
The exams will be held in offline mode at designated exam centres across India and abroad.
Eligibility Criteria for Supplementary Exams
Students are eligible to appear for the CBSE supplementary examination if:
They have been placed in the “Compartment” category in one or more subjects.
They have failed to score the minimum passing marks (33%) in individual subjects.
They wish to improve performance in a subject (only applicable for Class 12 under certain conditions).
Students must register through their schools or online via the CBSE official portal.
Subject-Wise Time Table Highlights (Class 10)
| Date | Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|
| July 15 | 087 | Social Science |
| July 16 | 041 | Mathematics Standard |
| July 17 | 086 | Science |
| July 18 | 002, 085 | Hindi Course A/B |
| July 19 | 184, 003 | English Lang. & Lit. |
| July 22 | 005, 041 | Home Science, Comp. App. |
The complete subject-wise time table is available at cbse.gov.in.
How to Apply for CBSE Supplementary Exam 2025
Visit the official website: cbse.gov.in
Click on “Supplementary Exam 2025” link under the latest announcements
Fill in the details and pay the applicable exam fee
Download and save the confirmation page
Important Guidelines for Students
Admit cards will be available from the first week of July 2025
Carry your original admit card and valid ID proof to the exam centre
No electronic gadgets or calculators allowed
Reach the centre at least 30 minutes before reporting time
Result Announcement
CBSE Class 10 and 12 supplementary results are expected to be declared by the first week of August 2025
Results will be available on the CBSE official websites:
Why CBSE Supplementary Exams Are Important
The supplementary exams provide students with:
A second chance to save the academic year
The opportunity to improve scores and move forward
An official pathway to qualify for college admissions or competitive exams